About Us | The Future Perfect (original) (raw)

Our Vision

Every LGBTQIA+ young person feels safe, seen, & celebrated in their home, and community.

Our Mission

The Future Perfect Project is a national arts initiative amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA+ youth across the United States through high-quality creative programming and professional artistic mentorship. By producing and facilitating in-person and remote programs in podcasting, music, creative writing, and more, we provide young people with queer-affirming spaces and professional tools to express themselves authentically, connect with others, and share their vision of a better future for us all, one in which everyone is free to be themselves.

Our Story

Celeste Lecesne

"The current generation of queer young people has a lot to teach us about what it means to be fully human—if only we will listen."

Celeste Lecesne, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Future Perfect Project

Meet the Team

Celeste Lecesne

Celeste Lecesne

(they/them)

Artistic Director

& Co-Founder

Ryan Amador

Ryan Amador

(he/him)

Executive Director

& Co-Founder

Kiko Jon Wan

Kiko

(they/them)

Director of Operations

Julie Novak

Remembering

Julie Novak

(she/her)

1972–2024

Emma Jayne - Phil Garip

Emma Jayne Seslowsky

(they/she)

Program Director

& Staff Producer

Aliya Jamil

Aliya Jamil

(she/her)

Graphic Design

& Marketing Manager

Myles Tripp

Myles Tripp

(he/they)

Facilitator

Toria Rainey

Toria Rainey

(she/they)

Facilitator

Meet Our Board

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Alia Lahlou

(she/her/hers)

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Thank You To Our Supporters

for making a world in which LGBTQIA+ youth are safe, seen & celebrated!